Zealous or Zealot? A-Z Blogging Challenge
An interesting conundrum struck me yesterday as I contemplated the letter Z ahead of schedule in the Blogging Challenge. You see, according to 1986 Webster's dictionary at my desk we have these two definitions: Zealous: full of, characterized by, or showing zeal; ardently devoted to purpose; enthusiastic. Zealot: a person who is zealous to an extreme or excessive degree, fanatic. I'd like to think I'm ardently devoted to purpose and enthusiastic in several veins. My wife and three sons. Helping others discover new knowledge and capabilities, then walk in them. Self-sacrifice, leadership, and vision. Life long learning, innovation and adaptability. Helping develop teams, organizations and communities in ways that lift up the majority of the citizens instead of a select few. Being open to hearing the Voice of God in my faith without condemning others (because that's not my job). Facilitating...